L1850 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Knee orthosis, swedish type, prefabricated, off-the-shelf. Medicaid pays a median of $216.35 for L1850 across 49 states, from $125.00 in Alabama to $409.67 in North Dakota.
- States publishing
- 49
- National median
- $216.35units vary by state
- Lowest
- $125.00Alabama
- Highest
- $409.67North Dakota
What does Medicaid pay for L1850?
49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1850. The national median is $216.35 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $409.67, and Alabama the least, $125.00, a 3.3x spread.
L1850 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for L1850?
It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $216.35. North Dakota pays the most ($409.67) and Alabama the least ($125.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1850?
North Dakota, at $409.67, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1850?
Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.